Accessories 7 - 11
Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). The device or cradle always performs battery
charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37°C (+98°F)) the device or
cradle may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the battery at
acceptable temperatures. The device and cradle indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal
temperatures via its LED.
USB/Ethernet Communication
The 2–Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle provides both Ethernet communication with a network and USB communication
with a host computer. Prior to using the cradle for Ethernet or USB communication. Ensure that the switch on the
USB/Ethernet module is set properly.
Turn the cradle over to view the module.
Figure 7-7 2–Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Module Switch
For Ethernet communication, slide the switch to the position.
For USB communication, slide the switch to the position.
Place the switch in the center position to disable communications.
Ethernet LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the USB/Ethernet Module RJ-45 connector. The green LED lights to indicate that the
transfer rate is 100 Mbps. When the LED is not lit the transfer rate is 10 Mbps. The yellow LED blinks to indicate
activity, or stays lit to indicate that a link is established. When it is not lit it indicates that there is no link.
Figure 7-8 LED Indicators